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Chocolate Chip Almond Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 15 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Chip Almond Cookies are a delightful blend of rich chocolate chunks and nutty almond meal, baked to perfection with a soft, buttery texture and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for a sweet treat or sharing at gatherings, they offer a crunchy exterior with a chewy inside, enhanced optionally with flaked almonds and a sprinkle of flakey sea salt for a gourmet touch.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 120 gr (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter (soft)
  • 1 Egg (medium to large, at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Paste (or vanilla extract)

Sweeteners

  • 75 gr (1/3 cup) Brown Sugar
  • 75 gr (1/3 cup) Caster Sugar

Dry Ingredients

  • 200 gr (2 cups) Almond Meal (or almond flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Table Salt

Add-ins

  • 150 gr (5.5 oz) Chocolate Chunks (or Chocolate Chips)
  • Flaked Almonds (to taste, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chocolate: If using chocolate chunks, chop a chocolate bar into large chunks and set aside.
  2. Line Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with baking paper or a baking mat to prevent sticking.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream very soft butter with brown sugar and caster sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment until it resembles a thick paste.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla paste on slow speed until combined.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add almond meal, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture and mix until a thick cookie dough forms.
  6. Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in chocolate chunks or chips and, if desired, flaked almonds for extra texture.
  7. Chill Dough: Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking tray using a medium ice cream scoop, leaving room for spreading. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to help maintain shape during baking.
  8. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) to ensure even baking.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until cookies have spread and edges turn lightly golden. Optionally sprinkle with flakey sea salt immediately after baking.
  10. Shape Cookies: Optionally tap the baking tray on a heat-proof surface to eliminate air bubbles and use a round cookie cutter slightly larger than the cookies to shape edges evenly.
  11. Cool Cookies: Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before moving or serving.

Notes

  • Use baking paper or a baking mat to prevent cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.
  • Creaming the butter and sugars thoroughly helps achieve the desired texture.
  • Flaked almonds add extra crunch but are optional based on preference.
  • Chilling the dough before baking prevents cookies from spreading too much.
  • Sprinkling flakey sea salt enhances the chocolate and almond flavors.
  • Shaping cookies after baking results in a uniform, professional appearance.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/chocolate-chip-almond-cookies-recipe/